Explore the Family Name Ringquist
The meaning of Ringquist
Swedish: ornamental compound of ring ‘ring’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ringquist in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ringquist had a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 55,237 in 2000, the ranking fell to 58,182 by 2010, representing a decrease of about 5.33%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase from 348 to 349 over the same period, marking an increase of about 0.29%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined slightly, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, down by approximately 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #58,182 | -5.33% |
| Count | 348 | 349 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringquist
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Ringquist surname identify as White, with an increase from 94.54% in 2000 to 95.70% in 2010. There was a small percentage, 1.44% in 2000 and 1.43% in 2010, who identified as Hispanic. The figures for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black remained stagnant at 0% both in 2000 and 2010. A small percentage identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.54% | 95.7% | 1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.43% | -0.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |